FIRST
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Tech Challenge
Basic ‘Bot Guide for TETRIX- Part 1
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Gracious Professionalism
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“Doing your best work while treating others with respect and kindness - It’s what makes
FIRST
, first.”
Introduction
What is FIRST
®
Tech Challenge?
FIRST
®
Tech Challenge is a student-centered program that focuses on giving students a unique and
stimulating experience. Each year, teams engage in a new game where they design, build, test, and program
autonomous and driver operated robots that must perform a series of tasks.
To learn more about
FIRST
®
Tech
Challenge and other
FIRST
®
Programs, visit
FIRST
Core Values
We express the
FIRST
®
philosophies of
Gracious Professionalism
®
and
Coopertition
®
through our Core
Values:
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Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas.
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Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.
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Impact: We apply what we learn to improve our world.
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Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences.
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Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together.
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Fun: We enjoy and celebrate what we do!
Gracious Professionalism
®
FIRST
®
uses this term to describe our programs
’ intent.
Gracious Professionalism
®
is
a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the
value of others, and respects individuals and the community.
Watch Dr. Woodie Flowers explain
Gracious Professionalism
